‘Ami Banglar Gaan Gai’ famed singer Pratul Mukhopadhyay dies

Pratul Mukhopadhyay, the Indian singer of the song “Ami Banglay Gaan Gai, Ami Banglar Gaan Gai”, has passed away at the age of 83.

Pratul Mukhopadhyay breathed his last while undergoing treatment at the SSKM Hospital in Kolkata on Saturday (February 15) morning.

The veteran Bengali singer-songwriter had been admitted to the hospital since the first week of January. He underwent surgery and his condition deteriorated when he suffered a heart attack and was also infected with pneumonia.

Mukhopadhyay had been battling health complications since the beginning of the year and was undergoing treatment at the hospital under the supervision of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

A long-time admirer of his music, the Chief Minister ensured that he received proper medical care during his final days.

Pratul Mukhopadhyay was best known for his soul-stirring compositions, including Ami Banglar Gaan Gai and Ochena Sagore Dinga Bhasiyechi, songs that remain deeply etched in the hearts of his listeners.

Pratul Mukhopadhyay’s contributions to Bengali music remain invaluable, and his passing marks the end of an era.

Fans and well-wishers are mourning the loss of an artist whose melodies will continue to inspire generations to come.

Pratul Mukhopadhyay, who started his career as a banker, released his first solo album “Jete Hobe” in 1994.

The singer was also known for the songs “Charlie Chaplin” and “Dinga Bhasao Alu Becho”.

His albums include “Pathore Pathore Nache Agun”, “Jete Hobe”, “Otho Hey”, “Kuttus Kattus”, “Swapner Feriwala”, “Tomake Dekechilam”, “Swaponpure”, “Onek Notun Bandhu Hok”, “Hajabarala”, “Dui Kanur Upakhyan”, and “Andhar Name”.

(With inputs from agencies)